How did homeownership become so rickety?

home Away: Furnishing From Afar
Furnishing a second home can be especially trying from afar, where time constraints compress shopping trips into week-long visits or weekends.

New Houses on an Old land
Several well-known architects have designed houses for themselves at the far end of the North Fork of Long Island.

Habitats | West Village: About 100 Square Feet Per Person
The ever-changing view from the window is a blessing in a one-bedroom apartment that measures about 200 square feet, including the bathroom.

home Prices Rose 3.2% From 2006 In Second Period
But while home prices were up from a year earlier they were flat compared with the previous quarter, according to the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.

Views You Won t Lose
As high-rises go up around New York City, so do fears that one will block a favorite view. But the vistas from some apartments are protected, and others are worth a gamble.

Living On | Roosevelt Island: An Island Joins the Mainstream
A baguette-shaped piece of land in the East River, between Manhattan and Queens, Roosevelt Island has had about as many different names through the years as functions.

Havens | Leland, Mich.: A Lower Peninsula Spot Draws a Wider Crowd
Vacationers and second-home owners are attracted by this hamlet s spirit-altering sunsets and a modest life of sand, trees and deep blue water.

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